Long Beach Island to honor Sandy first responders

12:28 AM,
Jun. 13, 2013

Written by

Nicholas Huba
| @nicholashuba

After superstorm Sandy hit, municipalities and business owners on Long Beach Island were looking for a way to thank first responders who helped after the storm.

Over the weekend, they will get that chance. Starting Friday, businesses and the municipalities will put on a festival, LBI Thank You Fest, to honor those who assisted on the 18-mile-long barrier island after the storm.

"If it wasn't for these people, we wouldn't be back to where we are," said Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini. "This is our way of saying thank you to them and allowing them to enjoy a nice weekend on Long Beach ...